Salary of Software Engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Software Engineer earn?

NZD 10,750 / Annual
Based on 20 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 120,000 Average salary: NZD 10,750 Maximum: NZD 12,083

Minimum
NZD 120,000 Average salary
NZD 10,750 Maximum
NZD 12,083

NZD 896 / Monthly
Based on 20 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 10,000 Average salary: NZD 896 Maximum: NZD 1,007

Minimum
NZD 10,000 Average salary
NZD 896 Maximum
NZD 1,007

NZD 30 / Daily
Based on 20 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 333 Average salary: NZD 30 Maximum: NZD 34

Minimum
NZD 333 Average salary
NZD 30 Maximum
NZD 34

NZD 6 / Hourly
Based on 20 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 62 Average salary: NZD 6 Maximum: NZD 6

Minimum
NZD 62 Average salary
NZD 6 Maximum
NZD 6

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Software Engineer in New Zealand

Software Engineer

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Southern Cross Full-time NZD 150,000 Contract

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Software Engineer

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Southern Cross Community Healthcare Full-time NZD 130,000 Contract

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Software Engineer

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Xero Full-time NZD 130,000 Contract

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Salary comparison

FAQ - Software Engineer

The average salary for Software Engineer is AUD10,750 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 20 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Software Engineer in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Software Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD120,000

The highest salary for Software Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD12,083

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in New Zealand. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 20 job postings with salary.